1998 BMW 320 vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1998 BMW 320 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 2,171 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 320 (150 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 320 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1984 Ford Sierra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1998 BMW 320 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 320 | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 320 | Sierra |
Year Released | 1998 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 66 mm |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |